The ZIP Code 25917 is associated with Scarbro, WV in Fayette County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,202. It is estimated that 19.0% of residents in the 25917 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 36.8 years. About 75.1% of residents in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $16,002. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $30,776, and approximately 21% of the population lives below the poverty line.
6:23 am
8:19 pm
Good
The median household income in ZIP Code 25917 is $30,776, while the region's mean household income is $39,165. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,002. The per capita income in ZIP Code 25917 of $16,002 is approximately 39.57% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 21.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately124.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.8% of the population in 25917 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.8% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 25917 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 13.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 25917, 75.1% of the population graduated high school, while 7.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.1% in this Fayette County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 20.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 43.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.4% |
| Associate's degree | 2.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 25917 are younger than average. The median age of 36.8 years in ZIP Code 25917 is approximately 3.41% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 25917 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 25917 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.7% |
| 85 years and over | 3.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 25917, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 25917 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 25917 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.3%), followed by Black or African American (5.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 25917 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 45.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 25917 is high cholesterol, as approximately 42.3% of adults 18 and older in this Fayette County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 40.9% |
| High blood pressure | 45.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.9% |
| Current asthma | 13.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 17.2% |
| High cholesterol | 42.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 25917 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.1% of those 18 and above in 25917 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 25917 include obesity (46.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (45.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 41.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.9% |
| Current smoking | 31.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 40.0% |
| Obesity | 46.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 45.3% |
In ZIP Code 25917, 97.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Fayette County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 25917, an estimated 23.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Fayette County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 23.6% |
In 25917, 45.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 43.9 minutes. Approximately 20.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 25917 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 12.7% work in wholesale trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 25917 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.3% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 12.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 20.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 10.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.0% |
| Public administration | 6.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 25917 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.73 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.81% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 25917 | 9.57¢/kWh | 8.47¢/kWh | 6.49¢/kWh |
| West Virginia | 13.98¢/kWh | 11.77¢/kWh | 7.65¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 25917 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.33 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.99 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.55 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.21 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.4 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.66 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.4 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.68 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.49 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.63 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.15 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.27 | 1.78 | 5.46 |